Remember, you’ll need an employer before you can apply to start an apprenticeship. If you don’t have one already in place, Careers Wales has a website listing all apprenticeship vacancies which you can search: careerswales.gov.wales/apprenticeship-search. Alternatively, you may know a local business that is looking for an apprentice.
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Many young people will also apply for a full-time course in the area they are considering,as a back-up plan, alongside looking for an apprenticeship.
Once you have secured an employer who you can do an apprenticeship with, get in touch with our Apprenticeship Team on 01446 748212. They’ll advise if it is possible for you to apply and study with CAVC alongside your work and let you know your next steps.
You, your employer and CAVC will agree your apprenticeship. You’ll then enrol at college to start learning alongside your work.
Anyone who is over 16, living in Wales and not in full-time education can apply for an Apprenticeship. You will need to gain employment in the sector you wish to work in before applying to Cardiff and Vale College for your training. You will also need to undertake an initial assessment in numeracy, literacy and digital literacy. If you’re already employed, then we can work with you and your employer to arrange an apprenticeship programme suitable for you.